Mattpwns1 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Ok, so I want to know the best method to keep the inside and out of the G5 looking exactly the same as if it were straight from Apple Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/278930-need-some-help-on-a-g5-matx-mod/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ectoplasmosis Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 This method: http://www.tonymacx86.com/viewtopic.php?f=76&t=11725 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/278930-need-some-help-on-a-g5-matx-mod/#findComment-1819670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattpwns1 Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 Could you better explain how to do the rear I/O soldering? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/278930-need-some-help-on-a-g5-matx-mod/#findComment-1819672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ectoplasmosis Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Eh? Not much to explain, it's all in the thread with nice big pictures. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/278930-need-some-help-on-a-g5-matx-mod/#findComment-1819853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattpwns1 Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 I mean, it doesn't explain which points I need to solder what cables to, and I'm pretty much a complete n00b at rewiring and such Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/278930-need-some-help-on-a-g5-matx-mod/#findComment-1819910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ectoplasmosis Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Here's a scan of the front and back of the relevant areas of a G5 mainboard: http://i.imgur.com/T7x2v.jpg You'll need to use a multimeter to ascertain which solder points correspond to the correct connector pins of each port. Don't forget to twist the USB and Firewire data lines. Here's a handy reference: http://pinouts.ru/ Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/278930-need-some-help-on-a-g5-matx-mod/#findComment-1820031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattpwns1 Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 Thanks for the help! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/278930-need-some-help-on-a-g5-matx-mod/#findComment-1820059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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